Fifa request to give Gianni Infantino ‘Pope-level’ treatment rejected by Vancouver
Vancouver police have denied Fifa's request for a high-level motorcade escort for president Gianni Infantino during the upcoming Fifa congress. The requested security detail is typically reserved for heads of state, including the Pope and the U.S. president. Fifa stated that Infantino was not involved in the request and expressed gratitude for the local law enforcement's support.
- ▪Vancouver police rejected Fifa's request for a level-four motorcade escort for Gianni Infantino.
- ▪Such security arrangements are usually reserved for heads of state and figures like the Pope.
- ▪Fifa clarified that Infantino was not aware of the request regarding his transportation and security.
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